The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18)
€ 38,500
€ 29,800
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus IS 300h is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
56.3
71.3
79.8
58.1
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
110.2
184.3
109.7
187.7
184.3 in
Length
187.7 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3183 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
520 lb
14.04 %
General
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
XE3
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
No data
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.84 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
56 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
city
50 mpg
53 mpg
highway
65 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
976 mi
Range
917 mi
Lexus IS 300h
976 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
79.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
82.2 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
79.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
